4079 Honeycutt
Summary
SCH Number
2026080481
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
4079 Honeycutt
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/14/2026
Document Description
Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the demolition of the existing 446 square-feet (SF) single dwelling unit (Rear Unit) to construct a new two-story 1,979 SF single-family dwelling unit with a balcony/open-roof deck, a 732 SF two-car garage and 639 SF carports; as well as the renovation of the existing one-story, 846 SF single dwelling unit (Front Unit) to include an 80 SF addition, interior remodel, and conversion of the 289 SF attached garage into a 445 SF accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The 0.12-acre site is in RM-1-1 (Residential-Multiple Unit) Base Zone, within the Pacific Beach Community Plan area, Coastal Overlay Zone (Non-Appealable), Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone, Parking Standards Transit Priority Area,
Transit Priority Area and the Parking Impact overlay Zone (PIOZ-Beach Impact). LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, Map 991, Venice Park, APN 424-432-0400.
Contact Information
Name
Ollie Shepherd
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Development Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Rhonda Benally
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Sandip Minhas
Agency Name
Owner
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92109
Total Acres
0.12
Parcel #
424-432-0400
Other Location Info
4077-4079 Honeycutt Street, San Diego, CA 92109
Coastal Development Permit (CDP)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
Reasons for Exemption
The City of San Diego determined that the project would qualify to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Guidelines, Section 15301, and 15303 and where the exceptions listed in Section 15300,2 would not apply. The site is located in an urbanized area of the City surrounded by existing residential development within the Pacific Beach planning area. The demolition of the Rear Unit to construct a new SF residence, renovation of the Front Unit, and the conversion of the existing attached garage into an ADU would meet the criteria under 15301 (1)(1) which allows for the demolition and removal of individual small structures for up to three single-family residences, in urbanized areas. The project also meets 15301 (a) and (e) because the addition and interior remodel of the Front Unit would add 80 SF and would not exceed 50 percent of the floor area of the structures before the addition or 2,500 SF, whichever is less - or - 10,000 SF in urbanized areas. The project qualifies under CEQA Section 15303(a) which allows for the construction of one single-family residence, or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone. In urbanized areas, up to
three single family residences may be constructed or converted under this exemption. Because the project proposes two units with an ADU in an urbanized area, the project meets this criterion. The project also meets CEQA Section 15303(e} which allows for construction of accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools and fences since the remodel of the existing single-family residence would include the conversion of an existing garage to an ADU and on-site amenities, such as the decks and carports.
The exceptions outlined in CEQA Guidelines section 15300,2 were reviewed and determined that none apply, Although not applicable to the Class 32 Infill Development exemption, the project is not located in an environmentally sensitive area as defined by CEQA section 15300,2(a) (applicable to exemption Classes 3,4,5,6, and 11 only). The project is expected to have no significant cumulative impact, as identified in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2(b). No significant effect due to unusual circumstances would result from the project as identified in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2(c). Considering the nature of the project and its location, no scenic highway impact would occur as identified in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2(d). The site is not located on a list compiled pursuant to section 65962.5 of the Government Code as identified in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2(e). No historic resources exist on the site, and the project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as identified in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2(f). Therefore, none of the exceptions apply. The site is not included on any list compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 for hazardous waste sites.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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